The Human Side of Innovation and AI with Mike Courtney

In this episode of Curiously Stuck, Chelsea Stuck sits down with futurist and researcher Mike Courtney to explore why curiosity may be the most important skill leaders can develop in the age of AI.This conversation is not just about technology. It is about human behavior, adaptation, innovation, and how businesses can navigate rapid change without freezing in fear.Mike shares insights from decades of work in marketing research, emerging technology, autonomous vehicles, and strategic foresight, including stories from Nokia’s early camera phone research and real-world lessons from AI adoption happening today.Chelsea and Mike dive into: • Why AI feels overwhelming for so many people • The psychology behind resisting technological change • What autonomous vehicles reveal about human expectations • Why businesses need strategy, not panic, when approaching AI • How curiosity creates competitive advantage • The future of foodservice, operations, and innovation • Why organizations need “arks, not umbrellas” during disruptionOne of the strongest themes throughout the episode is this: The future will not belong to the people who know every AI platform. It will belong to the people willing to experiment, evolve, and stay curious.Technology may continue to accelerate, but humans still decide how it gets used.🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful, practical, and surprisingly optimistic conversation about the future of AI and human innovation.🔗 Connect with Chelsea and Craeve & Co: https://craeve.com/#CuriouslyStuck #AI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #InnovationWelcome to Curiously StuckEvery founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.

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